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@karlabcookuser

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I lead emergency nursing quality and patient safety through data-driven improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead emergency department quality and patient safety initiatives—pairing clinical expertise with coaching, workflow optimization, and evidence-based practice to improve throughput and outcomes.

I’m a Nursing Supervisor in the Emergency Department, leading department-wide performance improvement that focuses on patient safety and key performance indicators. I drive change through research, audits, interviews, and translating findings into better processes.

Some of my impact includes decreasing left-without-being-seen rates and reducing blood culture contamination. I support quality, safety, and education by preparing materials, conducting audits, and ensuring follow through on identified issues.

I also optimize workflows by developing organizational tools and spreadsheets that streamline processes for leadership and improve efficiency. I coach staff on documentation and patient care through feedback, accountability conversations, and reinforcement of clinical standards.

I manage daily operations for a 45-bed ED by scheduling 60+ employees, adjusting staffing based on needs, and coordinating resources to maintain throughput and patient safety. I’ve also served as Charge RN as an escalation contact, improving patient throughput during high volume periods and partnering with administrators and physicians to resolve issues and ensure appropriate bed placement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Charge RN - ED

Current

Texas Health HEB

Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Served as an escalation contact for nurses, patients, and families, using quick problem solving and collaboration to address issues. Improved ED throughput during high-volume periods by assigning staff and EMS resources based on acuity and qualifications, and partnered with administrators and physicians to resolve issues and ensure appropriate bed placement.

Clinical Escalation Acuity Based Staffing Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient Advocacy Emergency Department Operations ACLs CPI

Current

RN - ED

Current

Texas Health HEB

Feb 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Provided initial assessment and safe care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced 45-bed emergency department. Performed life-saving interventions including critical IV medications, CPR, conscious sedation, defibrillation, transfusions, and supported intubations while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Emergency Nursing Initial Assessment CPR Defibrillation Medication Administration (Critical Meds)Transfusions Intubation Support Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient Safety ACLs CPI

Nursing Supervisor - ED

Texas Health HEB

May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)

Led ED performance improvement efforts using research, audits, and interviews to reduce left-without-being-seen and blood culture contamination rates. Supported quality, safety, and education through audits, training materials, and follow-through on identified issues.